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Preventing Buffer Overflow Exploits Using the Linux Distributed Security Module Print E-mail
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Source: LinuxPlanet.com - Posted by Benjamin D. Thomas   
Wireless Security The sad thing about buffer overflow exploits is that good programming practices could wipe out even potential exploits, however, that simply has not happened. The own defence against such exploits should revolve around controlling access to sensitive systems, installing software updates that replace exploitable software, and being aware of what a buffer overflow exploit looks like when your system is the intended victim.

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